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Artist SpotlightNasty C’s Brother & Manager Ayanda Ngcobo Celebrates Rapper’s SAMA Win
The post Nasty C’s Brother & Manager Ayanda Ngcobo Celebrates Rapper’s SAMA Win appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C’s Brother & Manager Ayanda Ngcobo Celebrates Rapper’s SAMA Win.
Artist SpotlightL-Tido And Anele Zondo Give SAMA32 A Romantic Twist With On-Stage Kiss
The post L-Tido And Anele Zondo Give SAMA32 A Romantic Twist With On-Stage Kiss appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. L-Tido And Anele Zondo Give SAMA32 A Romantic Twist With On-Stage Kiss.
Industry NewsNasty C Wins Best Hip Hop Album At SAMA32 For Independent Masterpiece “Free”
The post Nasty C Wins Best Hip Hop Album At SAMA32 For Independent Masterpiece “Free” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C Wins Best Hip Hop Album At SAMA32 For Independent Masterpiece “Free”.
Artist SpotlightScoop Makhathini Takes Aim At SA Hip-Hop Community Over Manipulative Industry Relationships
The post Scoop Makhathini Takes Aim At SA Hip-Hop Community Over Manipulative Industry Relationships appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Scoop Makhathini Takes Aim At SA Hip-Hop Community Over Manipulative Industry Relationships.
EventsInside the SAMA32 Industry Awards
On night one, The South African Music Awards proudly kicked off the SAMA32 Industry Awards. This was a heartfelt celebration dedicated to the extraordinary talent driving our industry forward, honouring the essential craft categories.
New Releases25K Unveils First-Phase Lineup For Loyal To The Plug Event
The post 25K Unveils First-Phase Lineup For Loyal To The Plug Event appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. 25K Unveils First-Phase Lineup For Loyal To The Plug Event.
InterviewsZanele Potelwa Chats to Thuso Mbedu about Anticipated ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Film in New York
Award-winning Television and Radio Personality, Zanele Potelwa, keeps shifting the norm and breaking the mould. The multitalented personality recently received the opportunity through Paramount Pictures South Africa to chat to much-loved…
EventsAnother Year Of Hennessy Cypher
Every year, Hennessy continues to step into the culture with one of hip-hop’s most anticipated continental showcases: the Hennessy Cypher.
New ReleasesScumie Releases High-Energy “Canned Milk” Music Video
The post Scumie Releases High-Energy “Canned Milk” Music Video appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Scumie Releases High-Energy “Canned Milk” Music Video.
New ReleasesCassper Sets Release Date For ‘Lil Mama’ Music Video With Nasty C
The post Cassper Sets Release Date For ‘Lil Mama’ Music Video With Nasty C appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Sets Release Date For ‘Lil Mama’ Music Video With Nasty C.
InterviewsScumie’s AVANT Might Be Exactly What South African Hip-Hop Needed
Scumie dropping a 20-track album during Women’s Month might be one of the best things to happen to South African hip-hop in a minute. After going quiet for a while, she’s back — and she’s got a lot to say.
Artist SpotlightUsimamane Reveals One Thing He Wants To Do Before Releasing His Next Album
The post Usimamane Reveals One Thing He Wants To Do Before Releasing His Next Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Usimamane Reveals One Thing He Wants To Do Before Releasing His Next Album.
Industry NewsScumie Serves Grit & Soul On 20-Track Double Album “AVANT: TIRAMISU”
The post Scumie Serves Grit & Soul On 20-Track Double Album “AVANT: TIRAMISU” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Scumie Serves Grit & Soul On 20-Track Double Album “AVANT: TIRAMISU” South African alternative hip-hop artist Scumie has…
InterviewsiFani Opens Up On The Growing Buzz Around His Mixtape “Msebenzi Wam”
The post iFani Opens Up On The Growing Buzz Around His Mixtape “Msebenzi Wam” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. iFani Opens Up On The Growing Buzz Around His Mixtape “Msebenzi Wam.” South African hip-hop veteran iFani is feeling a renewed…
InterviewsLordkez and Goldmax Push Creative Boundaries In Episode 3 Of Gordon’s Mashup
Gordon’s Mashup Masters Season 2 continues to bring South African artists together in unexpected ways, with Episode 3 introducing a fresh collaboration between Lordkez and Goldmax.
Industry NewsKLY Teases A Groove-Heavy Hip-Hop Track Ahead Of Release
The post KLY Teases A Groove-Heavy Hip-Hop Track Ahead Of Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. KLY Teases A Groove-Heavy Hip-Hop Track Ahead Of Release.
Producer TipsTasha HendrixX Celebrates Motherhood As She Shares Powerful Testimony About Jesus
The post Tasha HendrixX Celebrates Motherhood As She Shares Powerful Testimony About Jesus appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tasha HendrixX Celebrates Motherhood As She Shares Powerful Testimony About Jesus.
New ReleasesCassper Hypes Forthcoming “Lil Mama” Video With Nasty C As “Music Video of the Year”
The post Cassper Hypes Forthcoming “Lil Mama” Video With Nasty C As “Music Video of the Year” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
InterviewsAnele Zondo Reveals She Charges R60,000 For A Feature
The post Anele Zondo Reveals She Charges R60,000 For A Feature appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Anele Zondo Reveals She Charges R60,000 For A Feature.
Industry NewsSpotify is putting a label on AI artists
Spotify is introducing a new AI Persona label to help listeners identify artist profiles that present AI-generated, human-like identities.
New ReleasesWitness The Funk Keep Their Comeback Rolling With “Veza” Music Video Release
The post Witness The Funk Keep Their Comeback Rolling With “Veza” Music Video Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Witness The Funk Keep Their Comeback Rolling With “Veza” Music Video Release.
New ReleasesK-Rev’s New Project Inches Closer As DJ Clen Reveals Final Studio Details
The post K-Rev’s New Project Inches Closer As DJ Clen Reveals Final Studio Details appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. K-Rev’s New Project Inches Closer As DJ Clen Reveals Final Studio Details.
New ReleasesSnymaan Celebrates iFani Collaboration As ‘Kwakhe Kwanje Phi Na?’ Surges
The post Snymaan Celebrates iFani Collaboration As ‘Kwakhe Kwanje Phi Na?’ Surges appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Snymaan Celebrates iFani Collaboration As ‘Kwakhe Kwanje Phi Na?’ Surges.
Artist SpotlightLwah Ndlunkulu Drops A Not-So-Subtle Shot At Gigi Lamayne & Reason In Bold Hip-Hop Bars
The post Lwah Ndlunkulu Drops A Not-So-Subtle Shot At Gigi Lamayne & Reason In Bold Hip-Hop Bars appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Lwah Ndlunkulu Drops A Not-So-Subtle Shot At Gigi Lamayne & Reason In Bold Hip-Hop Bars.
InterviewsCassper Opens Up On How His Battle With Depression Changed His View Of Suicide
The post Cassper Opens Up On How His Battle With Depression Changed His View Of Suicide appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Opens Up On How His Battle With Depression Changed His View Of Suicide.
EventsWomen in PR: Amanda Moropa
Amanda Moropa doesn’t just manage reputations – she builds relationships designed to outlast the news cycle. As founder and managing director of Johannesburg based PR and communications agency Moleb Media, Moropa has spent more than a…
New ReleasesPriddy Ugly Edges Out Kwesta As Fans Pick Their Favourite “Spilli Remix” Verse
The post Priddy Ugly Edges Out Kwesta As Fans Pick Their Favourite “Spilli Remix” Verse appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Priddy Ugly Edges Out Kwesta As Fans Pick Their Favourite “Spilli Remix” Verse.
New ReleasesMotsi & Moshcar Returns with GNFTV II, A Love Letter to Pretoria Hip-Hop
On Tuesday, 4 August 2026, the Pretoria duo dropped their third full-length body of work together, GNFTV II, bringing back that old-school feeling of discovering a project on a completely random day.
InterviewsiFani Opens Up After Sol Phenduka’s Heartfelt Praise For ‘Msebenzi Wam’ Mixtape
The post iFani Opens Up After Sol Phenduka’s Heartfelt Praise For ‘Msebenzi Wam’ Mixtape appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. iFani Opens Up After Sol Phenduka’s Heartfelt Praise For ‘Msebenzi Wam’ Mixtape.
New ReleasesLeezy Lindokuhle Reveals The Delay Behind Making Her Debut Album
The post Leezy Lindokuhle Reveals The Delay Behind Making Her Debut Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Leezy Lindokuhle Reveals The Delay Behind Making Her Debut Album.
New ReleasesFame Week Africa 2026 unveils programme centred on creative economy growth
Fame Week Africa has released the first edition of its 2026 conference programme, offering an early look at the industry conversations, speakers and business opportunities set to shape this year's gathering of Africa's creative economy.
Artist SpotlightNew Balance Launches New Colourways of the ABZORB 2010 Exclusively at JD Sports
New Balance introduces new colourways of the ABZORB 2010, launching exclusively at JD Sports. Fronted by New Balance athlete and footballer Tim Weah, the campaign positions the silhouette at the intersection of sport and culture.
Industry NewsNBA Africa and Tidewater Announce multiyear Collaboration to Expand JR.
NBA Africa and Tidewater Inc., a leading global provider of offshore vessels to the energy industry, have announced a multi-year collaboration in Angola aimed at taking the Jr. NBA/Jr.
InterviewsGemini Major Explains Why He Thinks SA Hip Hop Is Struggling
The post Gemini Major Explains Why He Thinks SA Hip Hop Is Struggling appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Gemini Major Explains Why He Thinks SA Hip Hop Is Struggling.
TrendingSol Phenduka Finds Beauty In iFani’s Unfiltered ‘Msebenzi Wam’ Mixtape
The post Sol Phenduka Finds Beauty In iFani’s Unfiltered ‘Msebenzi Wam’ Mixtape appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Sol Phenduka Finds Beauty In iFani’s Unfiltered ‘Msebenzi Wam’ Mixtape.
InterviewsWomen In Hip-Hop: Medusa TN is rewriting the rules in Tunisia
As Illythehost, I’ve been discovering and listening to women across Africa. We are doing it for the culture, and that has been one of my favourite things.
New ReleasesCassper Preps ‘Lil Mama’ Music Video Release Featuring Nasty C
The post Cassper Preps ‘Lil Mama’ Music Video Release Featuring Nasty C appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Preps ‘Lil Mama’ Music Video Release Featuring Nasty C.
Industry NewsKLY Returns To The Studio As New Music Takes Shape
The post KLY Returns To The Studio As New Music Takes Shape appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. KLY Returns To The Studio As New Music Takes Shape.
Industry NewsMr JazziQ joins GAC Motor SA in new brand partnership
GAC Motor South Africa has partnered with DJ, producer and entrepreneur Mr JazziQ, handing over a new GAC vehicle as part of a collaboration focused on the artist's profile across music, business and culture.
Industry NewsGinger Trill Confirms Long-Awaited Priddy Ugly Collaboration
The post Ginger Trill Confirms Long-Awaited Priddy Ugly Collaboration appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Ginger Trill Confirms Long-Awaited Priddy Ugly Collaboration.
Producer TipsRowlene Gears Up For Highly Personal Album “Some Strings Attached”
The post Rowlene Gears Up For Highly Personal Album “Some Strings Attached” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Rowlene Gears Up For Highly Personal Album “Some Strings Attached.” Rowlene is opening the door to one of the most personal…
EventsOskido to Receive Top Honours at SAMA32
Oskido to Receive Top Honours at SAMA32 | Lifetime Achievement Award The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) is proud to announce that legendary producer, DJ and music entrepreneur Oskido will be honoured with two of the South…
EventsThe Powerhouse Women Behind SAMA32
Women Powering the Biggest Night in South African Music The 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32), proudly sponsored by the Motsepe Foundation, is celebrating more than musical excellence this year.
EventsGrammy Award-Winning Artist, Zakes Bantwini, Named Corona’s Brand Ambassador
Grammy Award-winning musician, producer, and entrepreneur Zakes Bantwini is officially taking to the stage on his European summer tour as Corona South Africa’s new Brand Ambassador – a historic milestone for the African continent.
New ReleasesMaraza Drops The Official Music Video For Star-Studded “SPILLI (Remix)”
The post Maraza Drops The Official Music Video For Star-Studded “SPILLI (Remix)” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Maraza Drops The Official Music Video For Star-Studded “SPILLI (Remix)” Maraza has finally delivered the visuals fans have…
Industry NewsBig Zulu Mourns Maskandi Star Scebi Dlamini
The post Big Zulu Mourns Maskandi Star Scebi Dlamini appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Big Zulu Mourns Maskandi Star Scebi Dlamini.
Industry NewsBarbie brings Whitney Houston’s iconic ‘80s style to life
Whitney Houston’s influence on music and popular culture continues to reach new generations, and now one of her most memorable performances has been immortalised in a new collectible from Barbie.
New ReleasesLordkez Confirms Release Date For New Single “4Sho” Featuring Kwesta
The post Lordkez Confirms Release Date For New Single “4Sho” Featuring Kwesta appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Lordkez Confirms Release Date For New Single “4Sho” Featuring Kwesta.
Industry NewsiFani Reveals the Behind-the-Scenes Genius Who Helped Shape “Msebenzi Wam” Mixtape
The post iFani Reveals the Behind-the-Scenes Genius Who Helped Shape “Msebenzi Wam” Mixtape appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. iFani Reveals the Behind-the-Scenes Genius Who Helped Shape “Msebenzi Wam” Mixtape.
TrendingUsimamane’s Humble Beginnings Revisited As Throwback Clip With Kelvin Momo Goes Viral
The post Usimamane’s Humble Beginnings Revisited As Throwback Clip With Kelvin Momo Goes Viral appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Usimamane’s Humble Beginnings Revisited As Throwback Clip With Kelvin Momo Goes Viral.